CAVE OF DEAD BATS

The Cave of Dead Bats belongs among the largest and most important high mountain caves in Slovakia. It is situated in the central part of the Low Tatras in the Ďumbier high mountain karst (1,750 m above the sea).

 

The relatively small, deeply folded limestone massif of the Kozie Chrbty 2 km long and 300 m wide, contains a lot of passages inside spread over by now known 14 levels and two parallel branches. Underground labyrinth has the measured length of 19,885 m and depth 324 m at present. The biggest underground space - Bystrický Dome, is located on the 7th level at the depth of 180 m, having the volume of 52,500 m3.

 

One of the cave specialities is the occurrence of volcanic rocks of Cretaceous age infolded in the limestone strata. They appear in cave passages in several places where they show by red-brown or green colour. The volcanic rock contains lenses of agates of white-pink hue. Another speciality are the findings of bat bones, which appear almost everywhere and by which the cave received its name. Their age is estimated to 6,000 years. Skeleton remains of martens, bears and goats were found in the entrance parts of the cave.

 

The average air temperature of the cave is +3,5 °C, however some seasonally glaciated parts have the annual average only +1 °C. Air flow movement reaches 5 m/s because of the open character of the cave.

 

The cave is located in a mountain landscape in the NAPANT preserved park. Visitors are required to have good mountain footwear as well as good physical fitness. Due to environmental protection reasons, cave sight-seeing is limited only to pre-booked visitors up to a maximum number of 10 people.

 

 

KRÁSNOHORSKÁ CAVE

Krásnohorská Cave is a unique creation of nature on the list of world heritage. The route leads to a gigantic 34 m high column stalactite. Until recently, it was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest stalactite. Although today it is not true, it is a monumental creation of nature.

 

Guided tour in the length of 450 m is accessed by wooden benches, which overcomes the underground stream flowing through the main part of the cave. The cave can be visited with experienced leaders in the full caving gear. It is a unique caving experience.

 

Guided tour is manageable for visitors from 6 to 76 years, so it is suitable almost for all. Children younger than 15 years must be accompanied by adults. The route is quite rugged therefor it requires sturdy shoes.

 

STANIŠOVSKÁ CAVE

Easiest of the speleo-trekking caves and the only year-round accessible cave in Liptov region, open every day. You will experience the ultimate experience of discovering the magic underground with guides - cave explorers. You will walk along the walls, which water and Mother Nature molded into indescribable shapes.